Giltar Promenade Hotel

A seafront hotel above Tenby’s South Beach

The Giltar Hotel stands on The Esplanade in Tenby, in a commanding seafront position overlooking the glorious South Beach and out across Carmarthen Bay to Caldey Island. A long-established, comfortable hotel with its own restaurant and bar, a lift and a 24-hour front desk, it makes an easy and sociable base for a holiday in one of Pembrokeshire’s most beautiful seaside towns. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 from well over 2,000 reviews on Booking.com, with the location scoring a superb 9.7 — and it is easy to see why, with the beach, the harbour and the medieval walled town all within a short stroll.

The rooms

There is a range of comfortable Single, Double and Twin rooms, and some make the most of that wonderful setting with sea views over the bay. Rooms come with tea- and coffee-making facilities, and the hotel has the services you would expect of a proper seaside hotel — a lift to the upper floors (a real plus in a tall Victorian building), room service, a 24-hour reception and facilities for disabled guests. It is the kind of dependable, well-run hotel that suits couples, families and groups alike.

Food, drink and the practical bits

Having a restaurant and bar on site means you are well looked after of an evening without leaving the building. Breakfast is generous, with a full English or Irish alongside vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. There is free WiFi throughout, and a limited number of free parking spaces on a first-come, first-served basis — worth bearing in mind, as parking in Tenby’s old town is tight in high season. The seafront location means the beach is barely 1,300 feet away and the town centre and harbour just a short walk.

Tenby and the Pembrokeshire coast

Tenby is a jewel of the Pembrokeshire coast — a medieval walled town of pastel-painted houses wrapped around a pretty harbour, with three superb sandy beaches and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path running right through. From the Giltar you can wander the old town, catch a boat to the monastic island of Caldey, or explore further along the coast to Saundersfoot, Manorbier and the cathedral city of St Davids. The family attractions at Folly Farm and Heatherton are within easy reach too. Tenby’s pretty harbour, its RNLI lifeboat station and the medieval Tudor Merchant’s House are all just a short stroll from the door. For more ideas on the area and other places to stay, see our Tenby accommodation guide.

At a glance

• Seafront hotel on The Esplanade, above Tenby’s South Beach
• Rated 8.8/10 from 2,000+ reviews (location 9.7)
• Sea-view rooms available; lift, room service, 24-hour front desk
• On-site restaurant and bar; cooked breakfast (veg, vegan, gluten-free)
• Free WiFi; limited free parking (first-come, first-served)
• A short walk from the beach, harbour and walled town

Frequently Asked Questions

How close is the beach? Very — the Giltar overlooks South Beach, which is about 1,300 feet away, with the town centre a short walk.

Are there sea-view rooms? Yes, some rooms have sea views over the bay.

Is there food on site? Yes — a restaurant and bar, plus a cooked breakfast with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Is there parking? A limited number of free spaces on a first-come, first-served basis; free WiFi throughout.

Are pets allowed? No, pets are not accepted.

Book your stay at the Giltar Hotel

For a classic seafront hotel with sea views, its own bar and restaurant and the beach and walled town on your doorstep, the Giltar is a great choice for a Tenby break. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.